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Wilmington Airport ILG, managed by the Delaware River and Bay Authority, has achieved significant passenger traffic milestones since Avelo Airlines began operations in February 2023. As of June 30, 2025, the airline has carried over 660,000 total passengers (enplaned and deplaned), with 155,881 passengers served in the first
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Muhanad J. M. Alshrouf, a 22-year-old Palestinian man, has been confined for nine days in a secondary screening room at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, despite entering the United States legally on a valid immigrant visa. Alshrouf's family reports that he has been denied access to legal
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American Airlines is facing a pivotal moment as it contests the reallocation of gates at O'Hare International Airport. The carrier has filed a complaint against the city, alleging breach of contract, and now seeks a preliminary injunction to halt the reallocation process. This move comes as the airport
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A Jet2 staff member has sparked outrage after asking a woman if she was pregnant on a plane, leaving her speechless and in tears. Claire King, a 37-year-old mother-of-one, was traveling with her family from Edinburgh Airport to Ibiza on June 7 when the incident occurred. King, who is a
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Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Ann Majcen recently visited Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) as part of the "Rediscover the Unforgettable" tourism initiative, a campaign aimed at promoting Western North Carolina's unique landscapes, experiences, and people to travelers. The event marked the beginning of the governor&
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A shipment of chocolate spongecake boxes from Vietnam was intercepted at Cologne Bonn airport in western Germany, revealing a hidden payload of 1,500 young tarantulas. Customs officials were drawn to the package due to an unusual smell, which did not match the scent of the 7 kilograms of confectionery.
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Hong Kong Customs detected two drug trafficking cases involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport on July 12, seizing approximately 47 kilograms of suspected ketamine with an estimated market value of $21 million and around 4 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine with an estimated market value of $2.2 million.
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The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) joined state officials in eastern Baltimore County for the groundbreaking of Martin State Airport's new air traffic control tower. The completion of the state-of-the-art structure will mark a significant milestone in MDOT's mission to improve safety, modernize the airport, and
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Heathrow Airport's £10bn investment plan, submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), aims to increase its passenger capacity by 12% by 2031, with the support of a £2bn equity contribution from its international shareholders. However, this plan has been met with criticism from airlines, including Virgin Atlantic and
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U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) announced that the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority will receive $2,386,331 through the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program to support key infrastructure improvements at the airport. The grant will enhance safety, increase efficiency, and support future growth. Specifically,
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The City of Tyler has been awarded a significant grant to upgrade the passenger boarding bridge at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport. The $2,055,089 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will enable the replacement of an aging jet bridge with a new one capable of servicing larger aircraft.
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Heathrow Airport plans to increase fees charged to carriers from £28.46 to £33.26 between 2027 and 2031, a rise of 17%. The increased fees are expected to fund £10bn in investment over the period, which would help lift capacity by around 10m passengers a year. British Airways and
